Tahu Goreng
Fried Tofu
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Simple deep-fried tofu, typically made from firm or medium-firm tofu, resulting in a crispy golden-brown exterior and a soft, warm interior. Often served as a versatile side dish or snack, it can be paired with plain sambal.
Key ingredients
Tofu (firm/medium-firm), salt, oil for deep-frying.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet dipping sauces (like sweet soy sauce or peanut sauce) are provided. Confirm no starchy coating is used on the tofu before frying.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tahu Goreng-nya mohon jangan diberi saus cocolan manis seperti kecap manis atau saus kacang. Dan tanpa baluran pati di tahunya.
Tahu Goreng, please no sweet dipping sauces like kecap manis or peanut sauce. And no starchy coating on the tofu.
Watch out for
Often served with high-carb sweet peanut sauce or sweet soy sauce. Some varieties of tofu might have slightly higher carbohydrate content due to processing, but generally minimal for firm tofu.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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